General DAB radio and Halfords

[Dennis the menace]

I'm gonna out the radio in the 500 and invest in a DAB radio from Halfords. Just wondering if it would be a straight swap and if Halfords are competent at fitting them? BTW I had a DAB in my previous car and was happy with it in case I'm advised to listen through the internet via my phone. That was fitted by a specialised shop that has now gone and cost to much anyway. Thanks.

 

[wardpaa]

Its worth looking at the android head units that are DAB compatible. I have one of these in another car and was looking at either getting an Connects2 facia double DIN kit or an all in one facia/head unit for the 500.
The great thing about the Android units are apps for maps plus Bluetooth, Camera, DAB and hands free etc are changeable and upgradeable unlike the usual OEM head units which are fixed.
Other advise is to get a proper DAB aerial on the roof as opposed to using the existing FM aerial with a converter.
Screen DAB aerials are OK for local reception but not much else.

 

[Dennis the menace]

Its worth looking at the android head units that are DAB compatible.

I've never heard of them until your post. They also look a little pricey compared with a DAB car radio. I'll look into them but thanks anyway.

 

[typecastboy]

I've never heard of them until your post. They also look a little pricey compared with a DAB car radio. I'll look into them but thanks anyway.

Don’t be tempted to go for one of the generic ones on eBay. I had one for my old Nissan Juke. It was rubbish Xtrons was the manufacturer.

 

[rallycinq]

Generally Halfrauds aren't competent to wipe their own noses.

D

 

[Al D]

Do you have a 500 Lounge. As this easy solution if plugs in via the aux?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Mini-...388953?hash=item41eaeebdd9:g:FbwAAOSwNqFbenP9

 

[Dennis the menace]

Do you have a 500 Lounge.

No it's a sport

Generally Halfrauds aren't competent to wipe their own noses.

Hahahahaha like it

 

[wardpaa]

I have an Xtrons and its brilliant. Much better than the Pioneer AppRadio double DIN head unit. Which model did you get ?

 

[Dennis the menace]

I have an Xtrons and its brilliant. Much better than the Pioneer AppRadio double DIN head unit. Which model did you get ?

I haven't bought anything yet. What is it you have a radio or one of those head unit thingy ma jigs?